Ilker Canaslan

Ilker Canaslan has a strong background in IT and technology, with over 20 years of experience. Ilker started their career in 1993 as Deputy General Manager at SFS. From 1998 to 1999, they were a Managing Partner at BENTAş Bilgisayar Endüstri ve Ticaret A.ş. In 1999, they joined Finansbank as an IT Coordinator and stayed with the company until 2005. Ilker then founded and became a Managing Partner at IBTECH A.S., the technology company of Finansbank. In 2006, they moved to Fiba Group as an Assistant General Manager, where they oversaw the global IT management of FIBA Group Banks. Ilker joined Credit Europe Bank N.V. in 2007 as the Global Head of IT, EVP, and CIO.

Ilker Canaslan began their education in 1983 at Istanbul Ataturk Fen Lisesi, where they studied Physics and completed their High School degree in 1986. Ilker then attended Boğaziçi University from 1986 to 1988, where they focused on English Language and Literature. Later, from 1988 to 1992, Ilker pursued a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Engineering at Boğaziçi University. In 1993, they enrolled at Marmara University and attained a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree in Business Administration, which they completed in 1996. Continuing their education at Marmara University, Ilker is currently pursuing a Doctorate in Philosophy (PhD) in Business Administration and Management. The exact end date for this degree has not been provided.